Methods of book design : the practice of an industrial craft / Hugh Williamson.
Methods of book design : the practice of an industrial craft / Hugh Williamson.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
London : Oxford University Press, 1956.
Date
1956.
Call Numbers
T0307849
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MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
xiv, 430 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents
1. An introduction to book design -- 2. The typescript -- 3. Format -- 4. Margins -- 5. Text composition -- 5. Composing machines -- 7. Choice of type for the text -- 8. Text types -- 9. Principles of text design -- 10. Details of text design -- 11. Display and ornament -- 12. Preliminary and back p...
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Publisher
London : Oxford University Press, 1956.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1956.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"This classic work and basic tool for the practicing book designer presents a readable, lively, and authoritative description of the processes and principles that determine the physical characteristics of the finished book." - product description.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Methods of book design : the practice of an industrial craft / Hugh Williamson.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographies and index.
Transferred from N655/29A.
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Call Numbers
T0307849
Record Identifier
74Vv5Zow7gmb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv5Zow7gmb
Other Identifiers
DDC
686
MMS ID
991017587439702626
